Is Networking Really That Important?

Every person you meet in both your professional and personal life might be the one who makes a key introduction for you later. That makes doing the groundwork of networking one of the most important things any person can do when it comes to advancing their career.

Now, if you're outgoing and unafraid of introducing yourself to strangers, making connections and networking may come naturally for you.

But if you're shy or a bit introverted however, it can be a painful process. Even so, it's still important: You have to find ways to put yourself out there and create the network that may someday help you get where you want to go.

Source: Fool.com